Oldie A40 seems spoilt, kindly advise

focus · 28th February 2005

Hi guys,

My A40 cam's lcd screen will start to flicker after about 2-3 mins. The flickering gets worse gradually. Pictures taken decolourise also gradually. One example:

Initial thought was batt running low but on fully charged batteries still the same...

I have done a search on the forum and sent the cam for service at canon svc centre, now waiting for them to give a reply on the diagnosis.

I got a feeling that the repair will be quite ex, may not want the svc centre to fix it. so would like to ask if you know what is wrong with the cam, can i fix it myself? Or any recommendations to repair shops which will be cheaper?

Thanks in advance

focus · 28th February 2005

No one can offer help?

drumma · 28th February 2005

u might want to try TCW or john 3:16.

megaweb · 28th February 2005

Call Canon Centre to ask for the quote of the repair

focus · 3rd March 2005

Thanks for all the replies

I have actually sent in my A40 for quotation of repair last week, they said will call me in a week, until today I still din receive a call from them...

Im calling them in a while but from my description, do you know roughly what went wrong?

Pr0t0type · 3rd March 2005

I think ur CCD is failing. Wait for their repair quotation. If too ex, might as well save a bit more and get a newer A series.

I'm using A40 too.. so far okay, but same problem Lars, the zoom is not very responsive. Quite irritating sometimes.

I am looking to replace it soon. Maybe a G6.

focus · 3rd March 2005

Thanks Pr0t0type

Yup I called up Canon to enquire about my camera. The technician said that it's the main/circuit board faulty. Replacing it will cost $150 and with the repair charge, total $200+. Wow

I told him I doesn't wish to go for the repair so taking back the camera tomorrow. Is it worth to try other camera repair shops, will their prices be much lower than Canon svc centre?

Pr0t0type · 3rd March 2005

Originally Posted by focus

Thanks Pr0t0type

Yup I called up Canon to enquire about my camera. The technician said that it's the main/circuit board faulty. Replacing it will cost $150 and with the repair charge, total $200+. Wow

I told him I doesn't wish to go for the repair so taking back the camera tomorrow. Is it worth to try other camera repair shops, will their prices be much lower than Canon svc centre?

Not sure if other shops can repair. But if you are serious to get your A40 repaired, I think let Canon do the job.

28th February 2005	#1
focus New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 14	Oldie A40 seems spoilt, kindly advise Hi guys, My A40 cam's lcd screen will start to flicker after about 2-3 mins. The flickering gets worse gradually. Pictures taken decolourise also gradually. One example: Initial thought was batt running low but on fully charged batteries still the same... I have done a search on the forum and sent the cam for service at canon svc centre, now waiting for them to give a reply on the diagnosis. I got a feeling that the repair will be quite ex, may not want the svc centre to fix it. so would like to ask if you know what is wrong with the cam, can i fix it myself? Or any recommendations to repair shops which will be cheaper? Thanks in advance

28th February 2005	#4
megaweb Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Posts: 8,106	Call Canon Centre to ask for the quote of the repair __________________ See my Photo Gallery at the Clubsnap \| Pbase

28th February 2005	#3
drumma Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,824	u might want to try TCW or john 3:16.

3rd March 2005	#5
focus New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 14	Thanks for all the replies I have actually sent in my A40 for quotation of repair last week, they said will call me in a week, until today I still din receive a call from them... Im calling them in a while but from my description, do you know roughly what went wrong?

3rd March 2005	#6
Pr0t0type Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Posts: 160	I think ur CCD is failing. Wait for their repair quotation. If too ex, might as well save a bit more and get a newer A series. I'm using A40 too.. so far okay, but same problem Lars, the zoom is not very responsive. Quite irritating sometimes. I am looking to replace it soon. Maybe a G6.

3rd March 2005	#7
focus New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 14	Thanks Pr0t0type Yup I called up Canon to enquire about my camera. The technician said that it's the main/circuit board faulty. Replacing it will cost $150 and with the repair charge, total $200+. Wow I told him I doesn't wish to go for the repair so taking back the camera tomorrow. Is it worth to try other camera repair shops, will their prices be much lower than Canon svc centre?